11 episodes

Subscribe to Crime X+ today. The Devil’s Apprentice is the story of one of Australia’s most shocking crimes - the murder of two policemen in cold blood. It’s also the story of one of the men convicted of that crime and his 22 year fight for freedom. It’s a story of sacrifice, secrets, corruption and bloodshed. Throughout the series, you’ll hear from people that were there - through the investigations, the trials, the lies and the heartache. And you’ll hear directly from the man at the centre of it all. He speaks publicly for the first time. And it’s unmissable.

The Devil's Apprentice Crime X

    • True Crime
    • 4.8 • 23 Ratings

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Subscribe to Crime X+ today. The Devil’s Apprentice is the story of one of Australia’s most shocking crimes - the murder of two policemen in cold blood. It’s also the story of one of the men convicted of that crime and his 22 year fight for freedom. It’s a story of sacrifice, secrets, corruption and bloodshed. Throughout the series, you’ll hear from people that were there - through the investigations, the trials, the lies and the heartache. And you’ll hear directly from the man at the centre of it all. He speaks publicly for the first time. And it’s unmissable.

Listen on Apple Podcasts
Requires subscription and macOS 11.4 or higher

    Episode 1 - Minutes after midnight

    Episode 1 - Minutes after midnight

    Subscribe to Crime X+ today. Two brave young cops are killed in cold blood while looking for two armed robbers. Following their deaths the biggest manhunt in Victorian history begins, as police scramble for clues to who murdered their comrades. Journalist Anthony Dowsley has spent years following the murders. He goes on a journey to uncover the truth which eventually leads down the path of freedom for one of the men who were arrested - and he speaks publicly for the first time.
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    • 36 min
    Episode 2 - The river of glass

    Episode 2 - The river of glass

    Subscribe to Crime X+ today A police task force is assembled to try and catch the person or people who murdered Gary Silk and Rodney Miller. There were no witnesses, and barely any evidence left behind at the scene of the crime, except for a river of glass. 

    More information at: https://devilsapprentice.com.au/
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    • 52 min
    Episode 3 - The hunt

    Episode 3 - The hunt

    Subscribe to Crime X+ today WARNING: This episode includes explicit language. In order to catch suspect Bandali Debs, the police wiretap his house, his car and the house of his young associate, Jason Roberts. For months they listen to every conversation, and wait for the moment to strike. 

    More information at: https://devilsapprentice.com.au/
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    • 38 min
    Episode 4 - The first trial

    Episode 4 - The first trial

    Subscribe to Crime X+ today Police have what they need. Bandali Debs and Jason Roberts go to trial, where prosecutors outline exactly what they think happened on the night of the police murders.

    More information at: https://devilsapprentice.com.au/
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    • 33 min
    Episode 5 - Lucifer

    Episode 5 - Lucifer

    Subscribe to Crime X+ today While Bandali Debs sits in prison for his crimes, information comes out about his past life. And it paints a picture of pure evil.

    More information at: https://devilsapprentice.com.au/
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    • 39 min
    Episode 6 - Rainmaker

    Episode 6 - Rainmaker

    Subscribe to Crime X+ today Decorated homicide detective Ron Iddles is asked to review the case of Jason Roberts. His enquiries go in unexpected directions and raise questions about the guilt of Jason Roberts, including an alibi.

    More information at: https://devilsapprentice.com.au/
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    • 59 min

Customer Reviews

4.8 out of 5
23 Ratings

23 Ratings

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Well told immersive story! Thank you for shining the light on this horrible injustice.

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